Sub Product
Acidified Cream, Crème Fraîche, Sour Cream
HS Code
040390
Last Updated
2026-07-09
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- India Fermented Cream market intelligence page includes 0 premium suppliers.
- 0 sampled export transactions for India are summarized.
- 0 export partner companies and 5 import partner companies are mapped for Fermented Cream in India.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- 5 export partner countries and 2 import partner countries are ranked.
- Latest reference year in this page dataset is 2024.
- Page data last updated on 2026-07-09.
Fermented Cream Export Supplier Intelligence, Price Trends, and Trade Flows in India
0 export partner companies are tracked for Fermented Cream in India. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to validate exporter coverage, partner quality, and route priorities.
Annual Export Value, Volume, and Supplier Market Size for Fermented Cream in India (HS Code 040390)
Analyze 3 years of Fermented Cream export volume and value in India to evaluate supplier market growth, seasonality, and trade volatility.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,886,657 | 4,033,950 USD |
| 2023 | 2,309,692 | 2,964,299 USD |
| 2022 | 1,459,052 | 2,166,281 USD |
Top Destination Markets for Fermented Cream Exports from India (HS Code 040390) in 2024
For 2024, compare export volume and value across the top 5 destination countries for Fermented Cream exports from India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 813,108 | 1,527,318.18 USD |
| 2 | Singapore | 1,204,033 | 1,430,738.386 USD |
| 3 | Bhutan | 317,718 | 322,283.33 USD |
| 4 | United Arab Emirates | 232,885 | 304,008.219 USD |
| 5 | New Zealand | 44,362 | 57,243.616 USD |
Fermented Cream Import Buyer Intelligence and Price Signals in India: Buyers, Demand, and Trade Partners
5 import partner companies are tracked for Fermented Cream in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to analyze buyer demand, partner density, and downstream channels.
Scatter points are sampled from 100.0% of the full transaction dataset.
Sample Import Transaction and Price Records for Fermented Cream in India
4 sampled Fermented Cream import transactions in India provide date, origin, and trade-country context to benchmark price levels and demand-side trading patterns.
Fermented Cream sampled import transaction unit prices by date in India: 2026-04-19: 4.25 USD / kg, 2026-03-09: 4.25 USD / kg, 2025-09-23: 28.60 USD / kg, 2025-09-06: 4.25 USD / kg.
| Date | Reported Product | Unit Price | Exporter | Importer | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-19 | SOU* ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* ******************** *************** ** ******** ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* *** * ************ | 4.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2026-03-09 | SOU* ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* ******************** *************** ** ******** ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* *** * ************ | 4.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-23 | NA **** ***** **** ****** ******* ******** *** ********* ** **** ***** **** ****** ******* ******** *** ********* | 28.60 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - | |
| 2025-09-06 | SOU* ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* ******************** *************** ** ******** ***** **** * ** ** ******** ******* *** * ************ | 4.25 USD / kg | (-) | (-) | - |
Top Fermented Cream Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners in India
Review leading buyer profiles and compare them with 5 total import partner companies tracked for Fermented Cream in India. Exporters and importers can use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to evaluate demand-side partner fit.
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 500M - 1B
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / Wholesale
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: 11 - 50 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Food ManufacturingOthers
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingOthers
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-09-23
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Employee Size: Over 1000 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD Over 1B
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
(India)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-06-09
Employee Size: 101 - 500 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 10M - 50M
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood ManufacturingFood Services And Drinking PlacesFood WholesalersOthers
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleFood ManufacturingOthersRetailTrade
India Import Partner Coverage
5 companies
Import partner company count highlights demand-side visibility for Fermented Cream in India.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fermented Cream importers, distributors, and buyer networks in India.
Annual Import Value, Volume, and Demand Size for Fermented Cream in India (HS Code 040390)
Track 3 years of Fermented Cream import volume and value in India to assess demand growth and market momentum.
| Year | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 101,990 | 282,981 USD |
| 2023 | 950,715 | 2,432,486 USD |
| 2022 | 18,506 | 118,813 USD |
Top Origin Supplier Countries Supplying Fermented Cream to India (HS Code 040390) in 2024
For 2024, compare import volume and value across the top 2 origin supplier countries supplying Fermented Cream to India.
| Rank | Country | Volume | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Singapore | 99,750 | 255,729.971 USD |
| 2 | Australia | 2,240 | 27,251.328 USD |
Classification
Product TypeProcessed Food
Product FormChilled (Refrigerated)
Industry PositionValue-Added Dairy Product
Market
Fermented/cultured/sour cream in India is a niche refrigerated dairy category, with at least one major domestic cooperative brand (Amul) marketing “Amul Sour Cream” made from fresh fermented cream in 200 g tubs. India’s food standard defines “fermented/cultured/sour cream” as a milk product obtained by fermentation of cream (or reconstituted/recombined cream) by suitable micro-organisms that reduce pH (with or without coagulation), with specific expectations around viable cultures when such claims are made and an exception if the product is heat treated after fermentation. For imports, dairy products face dual oversight: DAHD sanitary requirements (including an Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate for milk and milk products and sanitary import permit controls) and FSSAI import clearance via the Food Import Clearance System (FICS) with document scrutiny, inspection, and possible sampling/testing that results in a NOC or NCR. Cold-chain discipline is central in domestic distribution, with Amul specifying refrigerated storage below 4°C and a best-before period of 3 months from manufacture.
Market RoleDomestic consumption market with domestic production and a regulated import pathway (refrigerated niche product)
Domestic RoleRetail/foodservice ingredient product used for dips, sauces, toppings, and baking in urban channels where chilled dairy distribution is available
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Refrigerated, ready-to-use cultured cream positioned as easy to spread (example: Amul Sour Cream)
Compositional Metrics
- Example branded composition in India: milk solids and active lactic culture (Amul Sour Cream)
Packaging
- Retail tubs (example: 200 g tub for Amul Sour Cream)
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Cream preparation (cream/reconstituted/recombined) → inoculation with starter cultures → fermentation (pH reduction) → chilling → tub packing → refrigerated distribution
Temperature
- Refrigerated storage is required; example branded instruction: store below 4°C (Amul Sour Cream)
Shelf Life
- Example branded shelf-life in India: best before 3 months from manufacture (Amul Sour Cream), contingent on refrigerated storage
Risks
Regulatory Compliance HighMarket access can be blocked if import sanitary/food-safety conditions are not met: DAHD requires sanitary controls for livestock products (including SIP requirements and port restrictions) and its Integrated VHC for milk and milk products requires certification by the exporting country, including an explicit condition that the milk product was not manufactured using animal rennet; in parallel, FSSAI import clearance via FICS can result in an NCR (rejection) if the consignment is found non-conforming through document checks and/or sampling/testing.Before shipment: confirm whether SIP applies and obtain it where required; ensure the exporting competent authority can issue the Integrated VHC; verify formulation is animal-rennet-free; align labeling/specs and retain a pre-shipment document pack for FSSAI/AQCS scrutiny.
Food Safety MediumImported fermented cream is subject to risk-based sampling/testing and must comply with FSSAI standards referenced in the Integrated VHC (including contaminant/residue limits, microbiological requirements, and permitted additive use); non-conformance can trigger NCR and enforcement action at the importer’s cost.Use accredited lab COAs mapped to FSSAI contaminant/residue and microbiological criteria referenced in the Integrated VHC; implement supplier verification and retain batch-linked test records.
Cold Chain MediumQuality and compliance risk increases sharply with cold-chain breaks because the product is refrigerated dairy; an India-market reference product (Amul Sour Cream) specifies storage below 4°C, implying that temperature abuse can shorten usable life and increase the likelihood of failure in inspection/testing.Use validated chilled logistics (data-logged reefer), specify temperature set-points in contracts, and require temperature records to be batch-linked for any import clearance queries.
FAQ
Is a veterinary/health certificate required to import fermented cream (sour cream) into India?For milk and milk products, DAHD provides an Integrated Veterinary Health Certificate (VHC) that must be certified by the exporting country for consignments to be considered for post-import clearance, and the consignment/documents may be examined on arrival with possible sampling.
Can dairy products containing animal rennet be imported into India?DAHD’s Integrated VHC for import of milk and milk products includes a certification condition that the milk product has not been manufactured using animal rennet, so products made with animal rennet face a high risk of being non-compliant for import clearance.
How does FSSAI clear imported dairy products at the border?FSSAI clears food imports through its Food Import Clearance System (FICS), integrated with Customs ICEGATE under SWIFT, using document scrutiny, visual inspection, and risk-based sampling/testing; conforming consignments receive a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and non-conforming consignments receive a Non-Conforming Report (NCR).
What does India’s food standard mean by “fermented/cultured/sour cream”?FSSAI defines it as a milk product obtained by fermentation of cream (or reconstituted/recombined cream) by suitable micro-organisms that reduce pH (with or without coagulation), with the note that claimed microorganisms must remain viable/active/abundant to minimum durability unless the product is heat treated after fermentation.
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